Synonyms for reel

Other words for “reel”, grouped by meaning.

We found 13 synonyms for “reel”. The most common are bobbin, spool, Scottish reel, Virginia reel, stagger.

noun a winder around which thread or tape or film or other flexible materials can be wound

Synonymsbobbinspool

noun a lively dance of Scottish Highlanders; marked by circular moves and gliding steps

noun an American country dance which starts with the couples facing each other in two lines

verb walk as if unable to control one's movements

verb revolve quickly and repeatedly around one's own axis

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University